Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Culture:
Drunk raccoon found in liquor store is a repeat offender, officials say. — The Washington Post (paywall).
Education:
Most Virginia schools meeting new state expectations, Virginia education department reports. — Virginia Mercury.
Politics:
At Virginia journalists’ forum, Spanberger talks energy policy, combating health care concerns. — Virginia Mercury.
Local:
Bedford supervisors reaffirm Second Amendment sanctuary status. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).
Amherst council votes to buy land for new public park. — Amherst New Era-Progress (paywall).
Economy:
$689 million rare earth magnet, copper manufacturing facility coming to Chesapeake. — The (Norfolk) Virginian-Pilot (paywall).
Breeze Airways launches Tri-Cities service with Orlando, D.C. flights. — Bristol Herald Courier (paywall).
Weather:
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